Al - Anon and Al - Ateen

Al-Anon Family Groups, located in Pacific Grove, California, provides counseling and education for teenagers and adults who are affected by substance use disorders, including friends and relatives of persons experiencing chemical dependency. Al-Anon offers community-based services and 12-Step Programs. Services are available for specific-gender groups, the LGBTQ+ community, seniors, and in English and Spanish. Programs are available online and over the telephone.

Al-Anon consists of group meetings and education for family members, friends, coworkers, and associates of persons experiencing substance use disorder. Selected group meetings are open to the public, and all are available throughout the community, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Speaker meetings are held on a bimonthly basis, and other meetings can include motivational speakers, book studies, and community-centered events.

Sessions may be attended via telephone or digitally via the Al-Anon mobile app or through online portals. Al-Anon enables friends and relatives to receive support and addiction education whether or not their loved one chooses to enter an alcohol or drug rehab.

Alateen is a subgroup for adolescents and young adults up to age 21 who live with or are affected by family members who abuse drugs or alcohol. Alateen meetings are monitored and sponsored by certified Al-Anon members.

There are no fees for Al-Anon group meetings or education programs. Peer referrals for paid medical and mental health services may be provided. Most paid care providers accept major insurance plans, such as Aetna, Beacon, BlueCross/BlueShield, Humana, Kaiser Permanente, and Wellpoint. Please contact your insurance provider for specific details concerning out-of-network benefits.